Carjacking suspect arrested after crashing Glendale police cruiser, officials say

GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect was arrested after allegedly carjacked a Glendale police cruiser and crashing with another vehicle in the middle of busy Brand Boulevard Tuesday night.

The collision happened near Brand and Windsor Road. A police SUV was visible at the scene lodged in the median with heavy damage and debris scattered along the roadway. The other vehicle was damaged on the other side of the road.

Police responded to the area of Broadway and Kenwood Street after a report of a robbery just before 9:30 p.m. During the investigation, police said the suspect got into the patrol cruiser and then crashed a short time later.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crash.

Police blocked off Brand Boulevard while the crash was investigated.